The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom by

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Buddhist teacher and anthropologist, Joan Halifax, delves into the shadow side of being, found in the root truths of Native religions, the fecundity of nature, and the stillness of meditation.

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Buddhist teacher and anthropologist Joan Halifax delves into "the fruitful darkness" — the shadow side of being, found in the root truths of Native religions, the fecundity of nature, and the stillness of meditation. In The Fruitful Darkness, a highly personal and insightful odyssey of the heart and mind, she encounters Tibetan Buddhist mediators, Mexican shamans, and Native American elders, among others. In rapt prose, she recounts her explorations — from Japanese Zen meditation to hallucinogenic plants, from the Dogon people of Mali to the Mayan rain forest. Grove Press is proud to reissue this important work by one of Buddhism's leading contemporary teachers.

Author Biography

Joan Halifax, PhD, is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, anthropologist, and author. She is Founder, Abbot, and Head Teacher of Upaya Zen Center, a Buddhist monastery in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Director of the Upaya Institute. She received her Ph.D in medical anthropology in 1973. Her work for forty years has focused on engaged and applied Buddhism, with an emphasis on end-of-life care and programs for prisoners and the environment. She has served as visiting faculty and lectured on the subject of death and dying at many academic institutions throughout the United States and abroad. She is a Boa

Review

"An exceptional piece of work--large, mythic, specific, personal, rooted, wild, hungry, full of open heart."

Long Description

Buddhist teacher and anthropologist Joan Halifax delves into "the fruitful darkness" -- the shadow side of being, found in the root truths of Native religions, the fecundity of nature, and the stillness of meditation. In The Fruitful Darkness, a highly personal and insightful odyssey of the heart and mind, she encounters Tibetan Buddhist mediators, Mexican shamans, and Native American elders, among others. In rapt prose, she recounts her explorations -- from Japanese Zen meditation to hallucinogenic plants, from the Dogon people of Mali to the Mayan rain forest. Grove Press is proud to reissue this important work by one of Buddhism's leading contemporary teachers.

Details ISBN0802140718 Short Title FRUITFUL DARKNESS Language English ISBN-10 0802140718 ISBN-13 9780802140715 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Subtitle A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 272 DOI 10.1604/9780802140715 NZ Release Date 2004-04-29 US Release Date 2004-04-29 UK Release Date 2004-04-29 Author Thich Nhat Hanh Publisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Publication Date 2004-04-29 DEWEY 294.344 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-03-15 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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